Calipatria selects it’s next athletic director
The Hornets hire from within their own ranks.
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When Joshua Wise was recently hired as Central Union High School's new athletic director, his departure from Calipatria High School left a void in the same position for Hornets athletics.
It didn't take long for the Hornets to find a replacement.
Current Calipatria Associate Student Body Advisor Ted Hughes steps into the position as an A.D. for the 1st time.
But, his previous experience in the Hornets program could make this a smooth transition.
Hughes served as an assistant football coach for the Hornets varsity program for his 1st 4 years with Calipatria.
The last 4 years, he settled in the role that he currently holds, working close to the athletics department and being in charge all student and school activities.
Although Hughes' original goal was to be a college professor, already having experience teaching at San Diego State University; his previous education background sheds light in what he wants to emphasize to the school's student athletes in his new position.
"The impression I want to make on the program, the importance of academics; the well-rounded student athlete. Also, just build the programs where we're competitive. Maybe we're not going to win a championship every year, but we can at least compete. For a very small school, we do compete, and not only that but our community is so supportive."
Hughes officially begins his tenure as the Hornet's athletic director on July 1st.